News from 2011
Expert report filed in misplaced catheter suit
Lewis In accordance with Chapter 74 of the Texas Civil Code, a medical expert report was filed in a suit alleging Dr. Lee Haak "misplaced the venous catheter" during Bridget Fontenot's stay at a local hospital.
Beaumont woman claims Allen Samuels sold her a lemon
Beaumont resident Sherry Angelle has filed suit against Chrysler Group and Allen Samuels Dodge, alleging she was sold a $42,000 lemon.
Lawsuit filed over rear-end collision
Joanita Duplechan has filed suit against fellow Port Arthur resident Cherrisa Pham, who allegedly rear-ended her two years ago.
Children sue over late father's asbestos exposure
The children of the late Thaddeus Alpough have filed suit against their father's former employer, Chevron USA, alleging the company exposed him to asbestos.
Entergy's discovery motion granted in downed power line suit
Entergy's motion to compel discovery was recently granted in litigation brought by Shelly Conner, whose son, Quantae, mowed over a downed power line, causing electricity to course through his body.
Union lacks jurisdiction in cop's suit over passed promotion, justices rule
A Beaumont police officer's suit over a passed promotion will continue to be heard in civil court, thanks to an Aug. 11 ruling by the Ninth Court of Appeals.
Directed verdict in favor of defendants issued in negligent hire trial
Editor's Note: This story corrects certain legal information in a previously published story.
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas
Recent patent infringement cases filed in the Eastern District of Texas, Aug. 6-13, 2011
Century Surety sues motorist for backing into gas pump
Hoping to recoup its loses, Century Surety Co. is suing Nederland resident Katina Johnson for backing into a gas pump and causing more than $30,000 in damages.
Kansas attorney sentenced to prison for ripping off Beaumont investors
Four years ago, attorney Clifford R. Roth from Kansas thought he could make money off investors in Southeast Texas. Instead, his get-rich-quick scheme will cost him more than $2 million and almost four years of his life.
Insurer fires back; sues couple for suing over Ike damage
Thompson Cypress Texas Lloyds has filed suit against Kevin and Chantel Newman, alleging the couple jumped the gun and sued without first protesting their claim payment for Hurricane Ike damages.
Monument Constructors hit with breach of contract suit
Orange resident Lloyd McBryde, who was laid off by Monument Constructors in May, has filed suit against his former employer, alleging the company owes him back pay.
Jefferson County claimants have received $17M in oil spill funds
NEW ORLEANS � BP's Gulf Coast Claims Facility has paid almost $17 million on Jefferson County damage claims from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
April trial slated in auto collision case against city of Beaumont
A discovery control plan order has been entered in an automobile collision suit against the city of Beaumont, slating the case for an April 2012 trial.
Capital One in trial over 'mismanaged' trust
Capital One will attempt to convince a Jefferson County jury that it did not breach its fiduciary duty to plaintiff Doris Garrod Teague, who seeks to wrestle away control of a family trust from the bank.
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Aug. 8-10, 2011.
I-10 head-on collision results in litigation
While towing their car, Maxmilliano and Graciela Vasquez allege Beaumont resident Alan Romero struck them head on.
Declaratory judgment denied in suit between Major League Grill, landlord
A Beaumont restaurant does not have the right to purchase the land it rests on, according to a local judge's ruling.
State Farm settles underinsured motorist benefits case
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance recently settled a case alleging it refused to pay underinsured motorist benefits.
Well operator sues owner to recover $80K
GALVESTON - Fort Apache Energy Inc. seeks to recover more than $80,000 in connection to mineral property in Galveston County from Katy Longbow Partners LLC.